Paddle Around Crab Bank Island Preserve (Mt. Pleasant)

// August 18th, 2009 // Charleston Family

An easy paddle out Shem Creek and around Crab Bank Island in the Charleston Harbor with great views of Fort Sumter, Ravenel Bridge, Patriot’s Point, and Sullivan’s Island. Crab Bank Island is home to thousands of nesting shorebirds and is not meant to be disturbed. In other words, it’s illegal to walk on the island. There is a very accessible self put-in right at Shem Creek with rentals available. If you work up an appetite while paddling, you won’t have to travel far to get some good local grub-there are numerous options right there on Shem Creek.
Directions from Charleston: Take Hwy 17 N towards Mt. Pleasant over the Ravenel Bridge. Exit onto Coleman Blvd. and at the 4th traffic light turn right in to parking lot on Shem Creek.

Paddling Experts: Paddlefish Kayaking / 843-330-9777 / www.paddlefishbasecamp.com
Nature Adventure Outfitters / 843-928-3316 / www.natureadventuresoutfitters.com